What is OTA in CDS? Read This To Know Everything About OTA

OTA stands for Officers Training Academy, It is a training institute of the Indian Army that trains the officers who join in Short Service Commission through CDS exam. CDS exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) to recruit the candidates in the Indian Armed Forces.

Through CDS,  Males are eligible to join Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy and Officers Training Academy. Whereas, Females are eligible for Officers Training Academy only. 

When Is The OTA Exam Conducted?

For the Admission in OTA, a candidate have to give the CDS exam. It is conducted twice a year usually in the months of February and September. 

Age Limit of OTA

Both unmarried Male and Female candidates aged between 19 to 25 are eligible for OTA entry of CDS. 

What Is The Syllabus for OTA Exam?

What Is SSC In OTA?

Officers graduated from OTA are granted Short Service Commission in the Indian Army. In SSC, officers serve in the Indian Army for 10-14 years. 

Can a Candidate Apply For Permanent Commission In OTA?

A SSC officer who wishes to join the Permanent Commission can apply for PC in the end years of their service. However, a PC is granted only after evaluating whether you are worthy or not. 

What Branches a Female Can Join Through OTA?

• Corps of Signals
• Army Air Defence
• Army Service corps
• Army Ordnance Corps
• Army Aviation Corps

What Is The Educational Qualification  For OTA Entry?

A degree in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory for OTA entry. 

Candidates with a degree in any of the Science/Commerce/Arts stream are eligible for this entry. 

What Is The Selection Process of OTA Entry?

There are four stages in CDS Exam which are same for OTA as well.

1. CDS written exam
2.  SSB interview
3. Document verification
4. Medical Test

What Is The Syllabus For OTA Entry In CDS?

English Syllabus 

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Error Spotting
• Cloze Test
• Sentence Completion
• Idiom and Phrases
• Sentence Reordering
• Word Class
• Fill in the blanks
• Passage
• Commonly used words
• Use of phrasal verbs
• Adaptation of borrowed words
• Matching list
• Usage of paired words
• Correlating sentences
• Preposition and determiners 

General Knowledge

• Current Affairs
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• History
• Politics
• Geography
• Economics

What Rank and Salary Offered After Completion of Training In OTA?

Officers are granted the rank of Lieutenant in the Indian Army as soon as they pass out from the Officers Training Academy. Officers are promoted on the basis of Number of years they serve in the Army.